Mrs. Eliza J. Keyes died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.E. O'Brien [Clara], of 201 Jefferson avenue. She was born 86 years ago near Auburn, NY, and later resided in Elmira. Her maiden name was Eliza Strong. She was of New England parentage. In 18-- she went to Beach Creek, PA, with her husband, Stillman C. Keyes, who died there about two and a half years ago. Her living children are Mrs. A.H. Knecht, of Louisville, KS; Irvin S. Keyes, of Maple Grove, MO, and Mrs. O'Brien. Three other children, Charles R., Orlando and William J. have died. Two of these were in the Army of the Potomac. The remains will be taken to Beach Creek this afternoon. There the funeral will be held. Scranton Tribune, 22Sep1898
Mrs. Eliza J. Keyes died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.E. O'Brien [Clara], of 201 Jefferson avenue. She was born 86 years ago near Auburn, NY, and later resided in Elmira. Her maiden name was Eliza Strong. She was of New England parentage. In 18-- she went to Beach Creek, PA, with her husband, Stillman C. Keyes, who died there about two and a half years ago. Her living children are Mrs. A.H. Knecht, of Louisville, KS; Irvin S. Keyes, of Maple Grove, MO, and Mrs. O'Brien. Three other children, Charles R., Orlando and William J. have died. Two of these were in the Army of the Potomac. The remains will be taken to Beach Creek this afternoon. There the funeral will be held. Scranton Tribune, 22Sep1898
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